The Northeast Louisiana Reading Council seeks to promote high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of reading instruction through studying the reading process and teaching techniques; serving as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of reading research through conferences, journals, and other publications; and actively encouraging the lifetime reading habit.

GOALS
The Council is guided by five goals:

GOAL 1: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Enhance and improve professional development of reading educators worldwide.

GOAL 2: ADVOCACY
Provide leadership in support of research, policy, and practice that improves reading instruction and supports the best interests of all learners and reading professionals.

GOAL 3: PARTNERSHIPS
Establish and strengthen national and international alliances with a wide range of organizations, including governmental, nongovernmental, and community agencies, businesses, and industries.

GOAL 4: RESEARCH
Encourage and support research at all levels of reading and language arts education to promote informed decision making by reading professionals, policy makers, and the public.